The University of Windsor has gotten into the act when it comes to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs).
The school's Continuing Education program has launched a new online course geared toward professionals in the auto industry. The Electric Vehicle Powertrain Systems course was created based on case studies on commercially-available EVs.
"Electrification of automobiles is enabling engineers to improve and change existing designs of various subsystems and systems of vehicles for additional benefits," said course instructor Dr. Lakshmi Varaha Iyer. "Students in this course will be able to enhance their knowledge of electric vehicles, apply the knowledge to design various traditional subsystems and parts of the vehicle differently, and electrify different components in the vehicle."
Iyer, who also teaches at U of W's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, said the course is in two components, with the first taking place from January 11 to early April 2024. It will cover the basics of vehicle architectures, dynamics, drive cycles, and powertrain sizing.
The second part, from April 4 to May 9, 2024, takes a deep dive into EV powertrain systems.
Registration for the course and other information can be found on the U of W Continuing Education website.